Wellness Director

Danbury Senior Living

. Direct, administer, and coordinate clinical resident care services .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical resident care services, including oversight of wellness programs and compliance with state regulations. Proven leadership in managing teams, financial performance, and community partnerships to enhance resident care and outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)Assisted Living/Memory Care ExperienceLeadership ExperienceRevenue Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Resident Care ServicesWellness Program ManagementCare Plan DevelopmentMedication Administration AccuracyResident EvaluationsIncident Report ReviewRegulatory ComplianceCare Conference FacilitationPerformance ManagementOrganizational Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipFlexibilityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Medication Administration Records (MARs)Treatment Administration Records (TARs)

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)

Industry Keywords

Alzheimer and Dementia ProgramWellness RevenueCommunity PartnershipsSkilled CareState Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct, administer, and coordinate clinical resident care services
Lead and manage the wellness team and be accountable for team performance
Oversee wellness revenue, evaluations, care conferences, and service plans
Ensure the right care, at the right price, with the right staff
Coordinate the Alzheimer and Dementia Program
Understand and lead 1440 care standards
Translate organizational, community, and wellness goals to team members, staff, and residents
Lead relationships with community leaders and external partners, including skilled care
Partner with the Executive Director and Sales Team to market wellness throughout the community
Perform admission and ongoing resident evaluations every six months, after hospital or skilled-environment returns, or following changes in condition
Initiate care conferences and establish measurable resident goals and outcomes
Manage state regulations and audits to maintain community compliance
Obtain written orders for changes to care plans
Verify MARs/TARs and communicate with the pharmacy to ensure medication and treatment administration accuracy
Review incident reports and determine whether assessments or care conferences are needed
Address personnel issues identified through incident reports
Communicate emergency policies and provide updated information to staff
Work toward continual organizational improvement
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) registered within the State preferred
CDP required prior to or upon hire within 90 days
Assisted Living/Memory Care experience preferred
Leadership experience preferred
Proven ability to manage revenue and financials successfully
Proven high performer
Ability to work successfully through complex issues and problem solve
Ability to work a flexible schedule including on-call, weekends, and holidays when necessary
Ability to stand for long periods and communicate effectively
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle office equipment and objects
Ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Occasional travel to different locations may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3,000 hiring bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Income protection
Extraordinary work-life benefits